DIY Smoked Tail Lights using Purple Zep

[Defconxzero]

How about this boys to make EVERYONE happy? I ZEP’d but LEFT the reflectors in tact.
I did some experimenting to get this right on some spare parts I had.

here is the process:
-CUT the Zep with water, 50/50 solution.
-funnel it in with a tube straight down to the clear plastic so as not to touch the reflector.
- lay it “flat” to get the side part first. Fill it till it gets up to but not inside the reflector cups.
-wait 1 hour. (Takes longer diluted)
-tilt it to get the back side of the tail light chrome , again it should have not that much in it so that the level should just get up to the reflector cups.
-Wait 1 hour
-rotate slowly to see if you missed any, I had to do a “45degree” stage as well, total of 3 stages , 3 hours.
-lastly , don’t just dump it out, flush it out with a hose on full blast immediately so the solution never gets to sit the chrome reflector, instead it’s all flushed out and off immediately with flowing water.

- your welcome

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[Deleted member 40461]

I don't know if it's already been mentioned, but when you want to dry out an enclosed space like this, do final rinses in dehydrated alcohol. Alcohol is hygroscopic and will suck up the water. Rinse twice with alcohol, then dry it. Drying will go much easier.

 

[Mdmac]

Found a video on YouTube. Couple of fellas used this technique to smoke their tail lights. Used Purple Zep to eat away the aluminum coating on the inside. Worked like a charm.

Here’s the video I saw.

I did mine right after I got it. It is very easy to do and I like the tinted look. Nice job

 

[CurtisB]

I decided to use window tint on the sides. Came out ok.

 

[Mdmac]

I decided to use window tint on the sides. Came out ok.

Good Idea sir looks good

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